{"product_id":"antiek-houten-tempelrelief-van-shiva-nataraja-zuid-india-19e-eeuw","title":"Wall decoration Antique wooden temple relief of Shiva Nataraja – South India, 19th century","description":"\u003cp\u003eEstimated value: €650 – €1,400. Antique wooden temple relief of Shiva as Nataraja from South India, 19th century. The relief is carved entirely from a single solid plank and depicts Shiva in his cosmic dance, a symbol of creation, destruction, and rebirth. The dynamic multi-armed pose, the snake, and the dwarf figure refer to classical Shiva iconography as applied in South Indian temple architecture. The object was originally intended as an architectural element in a temple or shrine and was later fitted with a hanging loop for use as a wall object. The deep carving technique, clear hand chisel marks, and natural wear confirm traditional craftsmanship and age. The wood displays a warm, weathered patina without modern finishing. Dimensions approximately H 52.5 x W 26 cm, weight approximately 4.45 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Georgia', serif; border: 1px solid #b08d57; padding: 20px; background-color: rgba(176,141,87,0.05); border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch4 style=\"color: #b08d57; margin-top: 0; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.3); padding-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n    Expertise \u0026amp; Symbolism\n  \u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #fff; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n    Would you like to fully understand the deeper iconographic meaning, the correct mudras and the ritual context of this object?\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-hindu-gods-page-sanatana-dharma\" style=\"color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; font-size: 14px; display: inline-block; border: 1px solid #d4af37; padding: 8px 15px; border-radius: 3px; transition: 0.3s;\"\u003e\n    READ OUR GODS GUIDE →\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56386685862219,"sku":"052","price":290.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/houten-tempelrelief-shiva-nataraja-zuid-india-19e-eeuw.jpg?v=1769425459","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/antique-wooden-temple-relief-of-shiva-nataraja-south-india-19th-century","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}